Professional volunteers provide counseling and social services to low income individuals and families. Incorporated in 1984, located in Manchester, CT.

5046 ARC of Greater Enfield, Inc.*

75 Hazard Avenue

Enfield, CT 06082

Phone: 860-763-5411

Fax: 860-763-2059

Rita C. McCartney, Executive Director

email: enfieldarc@sbcglobal.net

The Arc of Greater Enfield is a non-profit agency that provides recreation and leisure activities, advocacy services and a summer camping program - Camp Shriver for individuals with developmental delays and other related disabilities.

5900 ARC of the Quinebaug Valley, Inc.

687 Cook Hill Road

Danielson, CT 06239

Phone: 860-774-2827

Claire Griffith, Executive Director

A non-profit human service agency committed to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families, providing advocacy and support, and creating the opportunity for each client to live life at its fullest.

The Comprehensive Youth Development Program of Boy Scouts of America is designed to develop physical and mental fitness, promote participating citizenship, and build positive character traits in young people.

A comprehensive youth development organization servicing youth between the ages 6 through 18 through character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts and; sports, fitness and recreation.

CRCC serves as a faith-based catalyst for addressing community needs. As an intermediary agency, it brings together diverse partners, to develop programs and services to improve the quality of life of children and families in greater Hartford.

Founded in 1969, Center City Churches is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian social services agency that serves Hartford residents in need through three program areas: basic needs, children and families, and special populations.

Central AHEC (Central Area Health Education Center), Inc. is a community based organization that strives to improve the health status and eliminate health disparities across diverse populations in central Connecticut.

Channel 3 Kids Camp is a well-established, residential camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 12. It is rapidly approaching its centennial anniversary (2010) in providing disadvantaged children and youth an opportunity to attend a high quality program that positively impact their lives.

5305 Children in Placement

300 Whalley Avenue

New Haven, CT 06511

Phone: 203-784-0344

Fax: 203-784-0347

Joan B. Jenkins, Executive Director

email: jbjcip@sbcglobal.net

Facilities judicial review of children and families in court proceedings alleging neglect and abuse in order to promote a safe permanent home for each child.

Chrysalis Center, Inc. is a private non-profit community-based rehabilitation agency that provides support services to individuals who are living with mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and homelessness, 95% of whom live in poverty.

Community Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative human service organization providing quality housing, employment, education and community experience programs for individuals with disabilities throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Long Island, New York.

North Central Counseling Services is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health services for children, adults, and families which offers clinical assessment and treatment, education and prevention, and support and rehabilitation.

CRT is an anti-poverty Community Action Agency that serves more than 60,000 persons in Hartford and Middlesex counties. Programs include Head Start, Meals on Wheels, Energy Assistance, Alternatives to Incarceration, and Supportive Housing.

5245 Community Service, Inc.

c/o Mary Beth Miller, Treasurer

55 Smokey Ridge Road

Simsbury, CT 06070

Phone: 860-547-9819

Mary Beth Miller, Treasurer

email: mbmiller.csi@comcast.net

Community Service, Inc. enriches the learning experiences of children in the inner city by interweaving corporate and community strengths in preparation for tomorrow.

Compass Youth Collaborative's paramount purpose is to raise expectations of urban youth. In partnerships with schools, parents and other organizations, Compass endeavors to equip middle school age youth with skills and attitudes necessary for success.

CCAR promotes recovery through advocacy, education and service to end discrimination surrounding addiction and recovery, remove barriers to recovery, and ensure that people in recovery and seeking recovery are treated with respect.

CTLCV Education Fund is a non-profit, non-partisan, statewide environmental organization working to strengthen Connecticut’s environmental movement through education and by involving citizens in state and local public policy decisions regarding the state.

The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of providing temporary financial assistance for Connecticut National Guard and Organized Militia members, and their families who are in need.

ConnectiKids offers a Tutoring/Mentoring Program and an Arts & Enrichment Program to West Middle and M.D. Fox Elementary School students as well as a 5 week, thematically integrated Summer Program with academic and recreational components and an Alumni Program.

Co-Opportunity provides opportunities for Hartford-area residents to develop their personal and financial assets. Programs include YouthBuild Hartford, homeownership and financial education and counseling and IDAs.

Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of family corrections, FIC is a private non-profit agency. Since 1977, the Agency has provided counseling and other support services to offenders and their families.

Family Life Education, Inc. works with youth and families through educational peer support groups, intensive case management and community outreach in the areas of Family Services, Prevention Services and Child Abuse Intervention Services.

Girl Scouts provides cutting edge program for girls 7-17 years oldà program that promotes leadership, community service, self motivation, sound values and diversity. We help girls grow strong.

5392 Glastonbury ABC House

P.O. Box 502

1160 New London Turnpike

Glastonbury, CT 06033

Phone: 860-659-2726

Jonathan Russell, Board Chair

email: cjjc5@cox.net

web site: members.cox.net/glastonburyabc

Offers young men with ability, need and good character the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education in Glastonbury, in preparation for college; and to assist them in developing community involvement and self-discipline for a successful future.

HARC is a grassroots organization, founded 52 years ago by parents, that provides services and supports to people with mental retardation and their families. HARC's services begin at birth and extend throughout the life span.

Not-for-profit law office that provides free legal representation and assistance for civil and family law legal problems to people in its service areas who are low income, are 60 years of age or older, or who are HIV+ or who have AIDS.

Collaborates to improve the quality of early childhood programs through community connections; information resources including an onsite library; consultation; training; leadership forums; and advocacy.

HART's mission is to empower residents and organizations of Hartford to effectively address neighborhood issues.

5757 Hartford Asset Building Collaborative*

Co-Opportunity, Inc.

20-28 Sargeant Street

Hartford, CT 06105

Phone: 860-236-3617

Fax: 860-808-1757

Donna Taglianetti, Executive Director, Co-Opportunity Inc.

email: donnat@co-opportunity.org

Hartford Asset Building Collaborative is a coalition of agencies committed to helping low and moderate income Hartford residents increase their financial literacy and improve their family’s economic stability through savings and asset accumulation.

Serves an important function of caring for the human service needs of disadvantaged residents of Hartford. HNC also owns and operates Camp Hi-Hoti in Hebron CT which functions each summer as a camp and recreational facility for Hartford area youth.

The Support Collaborative was formed in 1995 as a funder network comprised of the United Way of the Capital Area and other area foundations. Since 1995, the Support Collaborative has invested $5.8 million in high quality non-profit developers in Hartford.

The Hartford Public Library supports literacy and learning and provides free and open access to information and ideas. The library's HartfordInfo.org is a gateway to information and data about Hartford and the surrounding region.

The Hispanic Health Council is committed to improving the health and social well-being of Latinos and other low income populations in Hartford through culturally appropriate direct service programs.

5055 Hockanum Industries*

40 Hale Street

Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: 860-871-6724

Fax: 860-875-0750

Sandy Easton Ed.D., Executive Director

email: seaston@hockanumindustries.org

web site: http://www.HockanumIndustries.org

Hockanum Industries provides employment, training and retirement services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Paid employment is provided in a variety of supervised on-site and community settings in the greater Vernon & Mansfield areas.

HVCC is a private non-profit social service agency serving the Tri-Town Area.We provide elderly and disabled transportation, elderly outreach services, house an emergency food pantry, and are a licensed out-patient Mental Health facility.

Holcomb Farm, a nonprofit learning center set on 320 acres of beautiful countryside, offers hands-on environmental and arts programs to the general public, school groups (PK-12), scout groups, and others.

Provides skilled professional services and paraprofessional services. Special programs include Hospice, Maternal Child Health, Mental Health, Falls Prevention. Dedicated to keeping residents safe at home at their optimal level of health.

A community action agency that helps people of all ages achieve economic and social potential - responds to causes and conditions of poverty and builds stronger individuals, families, and communities in the greater New Britain area.

Interval House provides free, confidential 24-hour hotlines, shelter, support groups, safety planning, counseling, advocacy and court services to battered women and their children. Community Educators are available to speak to groups.

Nonsectarian muti-service agency providing services for people of all ages, including counseling, caregiving for older adults, adoption, refugee resettlement, community education, support groups and advocacy for the disabled.

Leadership Greater Hartford brings together and prepares a diverse array of community-minded leaders to address issues that will promote a healthy Greater Hartford.

5066 Literacy Volunteers of America - Northern Connecticut, Inc.*

170 Elm Street

Enfield, CT 06082

Phone: 860-253-3038

Brian J. McCartney, Executive Director

email: arcenfield@sbcglobal.net

LVA Northern CT ia a non-profit educational organization whose goal is to eradicate illiteracy by providing free tutorial services in reading and writing. These essential skills are necessary for students to fulfill their career and personal goals.

We recruit and train volunteers, conduct extensive student intakes, match volunteers and students, provide structured support for student - tutor matches, and post-assess students to measure progress. We train volunteers to teach adult students to read.

The JCC is a multi-faceted community center with programs for infants through independent, frail elderly. Services include socialization groups, fitness/wellness, lifelong learning, physical and cardiac rehabilitation, fine and performing arts.

MARCH, Inc. of Manchester is a provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the lifesapn. Services include residential supports, respite supports, and family supports.

5071 McLean

75 Great Pond Road

Simsbury, CT 06070

Phone: 860-658-3700

Fax: 860-651-1247

David Bordonaro, President

email: david.bordonaro@mcleancare.org

web site: http://www.mcleancare.org

McLean is a private not for profit health care organization providing a continuum of care on site and in the community.

NAMI-CT, state affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, educates consumers and their families about services and treatment and advocates for protection of all people with mental illness.

The National Conference for Community and Justice, NCCJ, is dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism. We promote understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through education, advocacy and conflict resolution.

New Directions, Inc. of North Central Conn. is a licensed outpatient and day/Evening Treatment facility providing substance abuse and mental health intervention, prevention and treatment services to youth and adults.

New Hope Manor is a residential treatment facility whose primary purpose is to provide an intensive treatment program for adolescent females and their families. The problems addressed include substance abuse, family conflict and violence, among others.

OIC is an employment and training program that prepares adults and youth for the world of work. Participants learn to take control of their lives thru a variety of training seminars with job placement and/or education being the prime objective.

Our Piece of the Pie promotes independence and economic success by helping young people, ages 14-24, become successful adults. OPP is recognized as a leading youth development services organization in the city, and an established community based organization.

Perception Programs is a private, non-profit social service agency. Our goal is to provide quality support and treatment to individuals addicted to alcohol and/or drugs including those with mental health problems, offenders, and to those who are living with HIV/AIDS.

5023 Plainville Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.

28 East Maple Street

P.O. Box 15

Plainville, CT 06062

Phone: 860-747-0316

Robin E. Lund, Executive Director

email: plainvillea@snet.net

Serves individuals with developmental disabilities in Plainville and its surrounding communities. Our mission is to foster an understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities by providing information and support services.

The purpose of RSVP is to place skilled senior volunteers, ages 55
years and older, with local agencies to help our community through
service. At the same time, RSVP promotes healthy aging by
encouraging seniors to remain active.

The Salvation Army of Greater Hartford is a spiritual ministry whose services are designed to offer a holistic approach through which the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals can be met.

Provides free employment referral service to citizens aged 55 and older who reside within the greater Hartford area, so they may continue to lead productive and enjoyable lives, and be independent and contribute to the welfare of the community.

5091 Services for the Elderly of Farmington*

321 New Britain Avenue

Unionville, CT 06085

Phone: 860-673-1441

Fax: 860-675-7140

Nancy J. Walker, Executive Director

email: nancewalk@aol.com

A nonprofit organization including 180 volunteers that provides services to aid seniors to remain independent in their homes. Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, transportation, loan closet, friendly visitor and shopper are some of the programs they offer.

Free & confidential, 24hr. rape crisis intervention services to victims of sexual assault/abuse, including short term and group counseling, advocacy, medical and legal accompaniment and community education. Bi-lingual, bi-cultural services.

Sneha's purpose is to serve women of South Asian origin, and their families, re: education and empowerment, and provide a forum for pan-ethnic interest, and intra- and inter-generational dialogue; it also provides a support line for referral of services.

SAND's goal is to improve the economic, physical and social condition of its service population. Many different activities are offered to assist in obtaining this goal, including youth recreation programs.

South Park Inn shelters, houses and provides individualized case management to help homeless adults and families with children stay safe and relocate into appropriate affordable housing, serving 1800 people annually in three residential programs.

5022 Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)

37 Camp Mooween Road

Lebanon, CT 06249

Phone: 860-886-2495

Jack Malone, Executive Director

email: jackmalone@snet.net

Dedicated to helping people and their families overcome their problems with alcoholism and substance abuse by providing a variety of treatment services.

True Colors, Inc. works to eliminate the stigma associated with sexual and gender minority status and to ensure that the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people are competently met in school, at home and in the community at large.

Trust House is a family learning center located in the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood of Hartford. The center has been in existence since 1994 providing academic, literacy, child development, and life-skills programs to residents of all ages.

The Agency is a State licensed, Medicare certified, CHAP accredited home health and hospice care provider. The Agency also provides Adult Day Care, Homemaker, Assisited Living and Meals-On-Wheels services.

Community Center provides a public space for all the West End neighborhood's diverse residents, property owners, renters, workers, children, etc. to come together to strengthen communual ties and civic goals.

WAIM is a non-profit organization founded in 1984 to provide help to people in need in the greater Windham area. WAIM is an association of faith communities that provides for basic human needs, to support those in the Windham area.

WRCC is a non-profit social service agency committed to improving the health and social well-being of the residents living in the Windham and Tolland County.

5112 Women's League, Inc. Child Development Center*

1695 Main Street

Hartford, CT 06120

Phone: 860-524-5969

Fax: 860-524-5960

Iris H. Rich, Executive Director

email: irich@womensleaguecdc.org

Women's League's mission is to foster the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of the whole child through a creative, healthy appropriate learning environment that is responsive to the emerging needs of family and community.

A nonprofit, non-partisan education organization which seeks to enhance public dialogue on world affairs in Connecticut; develop awareness of other cultures and governments, and promote mutual understandings and friendships among people worldwide.

Ten branches of the YMCA of Greater Hartford provide values based programs in the Capital Region including child care, family programs. resident and day camping, fitness, aquatics, arts,sports and urban development.

The New Britain-Berlin YMCA serves more than 5,000 people a year providing a wide variety of programs including childcare, camping, youth & adult sports and fitness, residence for men and other social development programs.

Y-US, Inc. provides positive youth development programs for children who have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma. Y-US operates four programs serving over 300 youth per year between the ages of 2-22, primarily from the greater Hartford area.

The YWCA of New Britain was established in 1910 to lead the community by helping women empower themselves through education, job training, health programs, and family centered programs. The agency is an affiliate of the YWCA of the USA.

Since its inception in 1867, the YWCA of the Hartford Region has provided programs and services in response to the changing needs of women and girls. We are a women’s membership association with a mission to empower women and girls and eliminate racism.